SMEs with up to 249 employees , with an annual turnover up to BGN 97.5 million and / or an asset value up toBGN 84 million and Small Public Enterprises (these are enterprises with up to 249 employees) which owners and / or investors, such as universities or autonomous local authorities, have the status of a public body under national law and may hold shares of up to 50% in the undertaking.

Enterprises must operate in one of the activities in the field of culture.

In the last 24 months, the company must meet one of the criteria:

• Has operated in the field of culture and intends to continue its activities.
• One or more projects developed by the company have received debt funding from an European institution in the field of culture, or a national institution in the field of culture or a cultural association, including those under the Creative Europe Program (Media and Culture).
• One or more projects developed by the company have been awarded one of the CCS awards.
• The enterprise has registered copyrights, trademarks, distribution rights or other types of rights in the field of culture.
• The enterprise has benefited from a tax credit or tax exemption related to the development of intellectual property rights or cultural activities.